The Shock of Recognition: the Impact of World War I on America By John Milton Cooper Jr. You need an active subscription to view this contentYou should really subscribe now!Or login if you already have a subscription. Share — Issue: Autumn 2000 / Volume 76/4 Published: December 11, 2003 John Milton Cooper Jr. John Milton Cooper Jr. wrote widely on American diplomatic history. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.